S02 FINAL Combined Synopsis Solicitation 36C25622Q0553.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SUBJECT* Flooring and Installation Services Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 39531

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25622Q0553

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 04-29-2021 1300 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SBA

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* S214

NAICS CODE* 238330

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 2 Room 3B Biloxi MS 39531

POINT OF CONTACT*

C. Robert Oravetz / Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 2 Room 3B Biloxi, MS 39531

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center Facilities Management Service 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson MS

POSTAL CODE 39216

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/

URL DESCRIPTION VA

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS christopher.oravetz@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION CS e-mail address

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 12.6) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 36C25622Q0553 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04.

The G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery VA Medical Center located at 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Blvd, Jackson MS 39216 is seeking a contractor to support the following requirement: Flooring and Installation Services IDIQ. Flooring and installation projects may occur at the facility over the next five years which will require the skills of an experienced contractor. An Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is contemplated for this procurement. (Actual projects, scope, and associated sizes of these projects is not known nor can be predicted by the facility beyond a 6-8 month time period).

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) contained within this solicitation is a non-negotiable document.

Offers/quotes shall not include edits, revisions, additions, deletions, alterations, or track change comments to the Performance Work Statement. Inquires or other related matters concerning the PWS will be addressed as contractor questions about this solicitation.

The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 238330 – Flooring Contractors. The associated size standard is $16.5 million.

This solicitation is set aside 100 % for small businesses (Total Small Business Set Aside). Offers shall only be accepted from small business contractors in the following categories: No special category small business (SB), (8(a), HUB Zone, Small Disadvantaged Business, Any Minority Owned, Any Native American Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, and Any Women-Owned Small Business).

When preparing offers in response to this solicitation offerors shall refer to FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items), FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation—Commercial Products And Commercial Services (NOV 2021) and Addendum 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products And Commercial Services. These sections contain specific instructions, guidance, format, and exact requirements for what constitutes a complete and responsive offer/quote. As specified in these sections an incomplete and/or non-responsive offer shall not be considered for a contract award by the contracting officer.

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. DUNS: DUNS+4:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

586-22-2-523-0176

36C25622Q0553 03-23-2022

C. Robert Oravetz 228-523-5454 04-29-2022

1300 EDT

36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue

X 100

X

238330

$16.5 Million

N/A

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36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 invoice must be submitted electronically

1-877-489-6135 vafsccshd@va.gov

See CONTINUATION Page

Contractor shall provide Flooring and Installation Services for G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216.

Contractor shall refer to Performance Work Statement, Schedule of Services (Price Cost Schedule), and all other requirements and conditions that are contained within this solicitation that pertain to the execution of services and the completion of tasks/deliverables.

Contractor shall refer to FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, and Addendum 52.212-2 when submitting offers/quotes in response to this solicitation.

This solicitation has been set aside (100%) for small business contractors. Offers/quotes shall only be accepted from eligible small business contractors

IDIQ contract is contemplated with Min & Max estimated quantities for each performance period.

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

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D. Rene Impey Contracting Officer

36C25622Q0553

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE & ITEM INFORMATION SF=SQUARE FOOT LF=LINEAR FOOT

B.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ)

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.7 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

C.8 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

C.9 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.10 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.11 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE

(JUL 2018)

C.12 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.13 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.14 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

C.15 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.6 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

E.7 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV

2021)

E.7-A ADDENDUM 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.8 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FEB 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: Unknown until award

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256 D. Rene Impey

Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] For completed work under applicable delivery/task orders

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 invoice must be submitted electronically

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE & ITEM INFORMATION SF=SQUARE FOOT LF=LINEAR

FOOT.

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2,000.00 SF __________________ __________________

Carpet purchase and install

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2022 POP End: 05-31-2023

20,000.00 SF __________________ __________________

Carpet Removal

Contract Period: Base

10,000.00 SF __________________ __________________

Government Provided Carpet install

Contract Period: Base

Ceramic Tile purchase and Install

Contract Period: Base

Ceramic Tile removal

Contract Period: Base

13,000.00 SF __________________ __________________

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) purchase and install

Contract Period: Base

1,500.00 SF __________________ __________________

Vinyl Cove Tile (VCT) Removal

Contract Period: Base

5,000.00 SF __________________ __________________

Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install

Contract Period: Base

Homogenous Sheet Vinyl removal

Contract Period: Base

10,000.00 LF __________________ __________________

Vinyl Cove-Base, 4"

Contract Period: Base

Vinyl Cove-Base, 6"

Contract Period: Base

1,000.00 LF __________________ __________________

Cove-base, ceramic

Contract Period: Base

Floor preparation and labor

Contract Period: Base

SUBTOTAL – BASE YEAR

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2023 POP End: 05-31-2024

Contract Period: Option 1

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SUBTOTAL – OPTION YEAR ONE

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2024 POP End: 05-31-2025

Contract Period: Option 2

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SUBTOTAL – OPTION YEAR TWO

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2025 POP End: 05-31-2026

Contract Period: Option 3

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SUBTOTAL – OPTION YEAR THREE

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027

Contract Period: Option 4

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SUBTOTAL – OPTION YEAR FOUR

GRAND TOTAL __________________

For the purposes of the award of this Contract, The Government intends to evaluate the option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8 as follows: The evaluation will consider the possibility that the option can be exercised at any time and can be exercised in increments of one to six months, but not for more than a total of six months during the life of the contract. The evaluation will assume that the prices for any option exercised under FAR 52.217-8 will be at the same rates as those in effect under the contract at the time the option is exercised. The evaluation will therefore assume that the addition of the price or prices of any possible extension or extensions under FAR 52.217-8 to the total price for the basic requirement and the total price for the priced options has the same effect on the total price of all proposals relative to each other, and will not affect the ranking of proposals based on price, unless, after reviewing the proposals, the Government determines that there is a basis for finding otherwise. This evaluation will not obligate the Government to exercise any option under FAR 52.217-8.

B.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY

(IDIQ)

Supplemental Information:

Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Flooring and Installation Services

G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery VA Medical Center Jackson, MS 39216

IDIQ Number: To Be Decided (TBD)

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Services Team C, Contracting Biloxi, MS 39531

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504 Indefinite-quantity contracts, the Contractor agrees to the following terms of an IDIQ EXCLUSIVELY WITH Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16:

(1) The following contract services/products can be ordered under this IDIQ. All orders placed against this IDIQ are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, except as noted in section B2 Price/Cost Schedule:

One or more of the Deliverable/Tasks annotated in the table below will be needed to execute flooring projects if/when occur during the active performance periods of the contract using the materials specified or otherwise annotated in the Performance Work Statement. Maximum annual quantities are not guaranteed, and the scope of the project will determine which deliverables/tasks will be needed for project completion. Only minimum quantities are guaranteed. Projects if/when they occur will be executed through utilization of a specific (and funded) delivery/task order against the IDIQ.

DELIVERABLES/

TASKS

NUMBER

DELIVERABLE/TASK DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM ANNUAL

QUANTITIES

**Up to but NTE (Not To Exceed)

UNIT OF ISSUE

1 Carpet purchase and install 2,000 Square Foot 2 Carpet Removal 20,000 Square Foot 3 Government provided carpet install 10,000 Square Foot 4 Ceramic Tile purchase and Install 2,000 Square Foot 5 Ceramic Tile removal 2,000 Square Foot 6 LVT purchase and install 13,000 Square Foot 7 VCT Removal 1,500 Square Foot 8 Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install 5,000 Square Foot

9 Homogenous sheet vinyl removal 5,000 Square Foot 10 Vinyl Cove-base, 4” 10,000 Linear foot 11 Vinyl Cove-base, 6” 10,000 Linear foot 12 Cove-base, ceramic 1,000 Linear foot 13 Floor preparation and labor 2,000 Square Foot

(2) Location of Work: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (GVSMVAMC), 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 32916

(3) The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that the amount achieved through execution of this agreement is $2,500,000.00. This amount is for the life of the IDIQ which is five (5) years assuming that a base year (of 12 months) is completed and four (4) option years (that are twelve (12) months each) are exercised and remain active through the option year four (4) end date.

(4) This IDIQ does not obligate any funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized orders actually issued under the IDIQ by the Contracting Officer.

(5) The last day of this IDIQ is May 31st, 2027 (IDIQ expires on June 1st, 2027) or at the end of the active contract period, whichever is earlier.

(6) The following office(s) is hereby authorized to place orders under this BPA:

Warranted Contracted Officers Assigned to Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16

(7) Orders will be placed against this IDIQ will be executed via written delivery/task orders executed bilaterally (supplemental agreement) which clearly specifies the project description, project scope, deliverables/tasks to be utilized, a statement and/or confirmation of the materials to be utilized (if not clear as already annotated in the PWS), and total cost.

(8) Contractor is authorized to invoice (and be paid) for successfully completed work as covered by the corresponding delivery/task order which will most likely be done in monthly intervals (i.e. monthly payments for work completed during that month). Invoices will be submitted IAW appropriate regulation to include Department of Veteran Affairs procedures for submitting such invoices. Additional information relating to invoice submittal and payment will be provided by the contracting officer (or contract administrator) if needed or requested.

(9) The terms and conditions included in this IDIQ apply to all work pursuant to it and covered by it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this IDIQ and the Contractor's invoice, the provisions of this IDIQ will take precedence.

B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Flooring and Installation Services IDIQ

G. V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Blvd

Jackson MS 39216 03/16/2022

1. OBJECTIVE: The government is seeking a qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced contractor to perform the following services: Flooring and Installation Services. The government will ensure all facilities that require removal of existing carpet and floor tile under a specific work order will be free of asbestos hazards.

2. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services requirement. The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, supplies, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and other items necessary to perform work, execute services, and successfully complete all deliverables/tasks as contained within this Performance Work Statement. This includes but is not limited to flooring, edge strips, glue, adhesive, filler, and transitional strips and like items for a complete installation and finished appearance. Exception: A small portion of this project will involve carpet that is furnished by the government for installation by the contractor. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers or contract representatives during the performance periods of the contract. Such contract service providers or representatives shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

The contractor shall begin work once a notice to proceed is received by the contracting officer. Before beginning any work at any time during the performance periods of the contract the contractor will check in with the appropriate facility representative to obtain approval and confirmation of the expected work to be performed. Check in can be done using the following communication mechanisms: face-to-face communication, e-mail, and/or phone. The government will provide needed information to the contractor for such work (layout, floor plan etc.).

3. SERVICES LOCATIONS: For long term planning purposes actual projects, occurring in actual locations, covering specific size areas are not known. It is noted that the deliverables/tasks (as annotated in Section 6 TABLE A -TASK/DELIVERABLES) will be utilized over the life of the contract for projects that occur.

Contractors will be expected to price and to provide cost data for each Deliverable/Task (1 thru 13) for the maximum quantities (square and linear footages) for each annual performance period. Only the minimum quantity ($1,000) is guaranteed for a one year performance period and maximum quantities during each one year performance period will not be exceeded.

An initial seed project is expected which will likely occur during the first three (3) months following contract execution. Subject to change, the initial details of this seed project are annotated below. Official details will be contained in the Deliverable/Task order that will be utilized for this initial seed project.

Remove all existing Carpet and base and replace with carpet squares in rooms: 220A, I-200C, I-200D, I- 200J, I-200K, I-200L, I-200 N, I-200Q, I-200S, I-200T, I-200 U, I-200V, I-201, I-202, I-204, I-205, I- 206 and open area outside of these rooms (total estimated area is 6200 square feet). Square footage will need to be measured and verified by the contractor. Deliverables/Tasks 1, 2, 10 & 12 will likely encompass this initial seed project utilizing the following materials: Mannington: Teres, Vivendi Carpet, Color: Cashmere (12220), Base: Millwork. Following completion of this initial seed project other projects may be initiated depending on the needs of the government.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The expected period of performance is a base year (of twelve months) and four option years (each twelve months in length) which may or may not be exercised based on the needs of (and at the discretion of) the U.S. government.

Base Year June 1, 2022 -May 31, 2023 Option Year 1 June 1, 2023 -May 31, 2024 Option Year 2 June 1, 2024 -May 31, 2025 Option Year 3 June 1, 2025 -May 31, 2026 Option Year 4 June 1, 2026 -May 31, 2027

5. WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: All work, execution of services, and completion of deliverables/tasks must be accomplished during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Federal Holidays excluded. Any work and/or task performed during other than normal business hours must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting Officer, and/or other authorized facility designee/representative before such work begins. The Federal Holidays that are currently being observed by the facility are listed below.

New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King‘s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Independence Day June 19th Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

6. DELIVERABLES/TASKS: The chart below annotates the maximum level of work that could be required

(or executed) for a particular area (room or rooms) during the performance period(s). An Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is contemplated for this procurement. Future delivery/task orders will specify the actual work at the specific quantities based on the government’s need at a particular time. These quantities are estimates only, to provide a general idea of the nature of the work. The terms and conditions of the contract and the composition of delivery/task orders will specify specific quantities. Except for minimum order amounts, the quantities indicated in the table below are not guaranteed to be ordered throughout the life of the contract for each active performance period.

TABLE A -DELIVERABLES/TASKS

DELIVERABLES/

TASKS

NUMBER

DELIVERABLE/TASK

DESCRIPTION

MAXIMUM

ANNUAL

QUANTITIES

**Up to but NTE (Not To Exceed)

UNIT OF

ISSUE

1 Carpet purchase and install 2,000 Square Foot 2 Carpet Removal 20,000 Square Foot 3 Government provided carpet install 10,000 Square Foot 4 Ceramic Tile purchase and Install 2,000 Square Foot 5 Ceramic Tile removal 2,000 Square Foot 6 LVT purchase and install 13,000 Square Foot 7 VCT Removal 1,500 Square Foot 8 Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install 5,000 Square Foot

9 Homogenous sheet vinyl removal 5,000 Square Foot 10 Vinyl Cove-base, 4” 10,000 Linear foot 11 Vinyl Cove-base, 6” 10,000 Linear foot 12 Cove-base, ceramic 1,000 Linear foot 13 Floor preparation and labor 2,000 Square Foot

Estimated quantities in the TABLE A -TASK/DELIVERABLES represent the maximum quantities that can be ordered utilizing a delivery/task order during a (one year) performance period. The maximum amounts in the table above shall not be exceeded during the active performance periods of the contract. A particular delivery/task order may contain one or more of Deliverables/Tasks 1 thru 13 as annotated in the table. See Section 7 for additional information.

7. DELIVERY/TASK ORDERS: The guaranteed minimum award amount for this contract is $1000.00. The maximum aggregate value of orders that can be placed under this contract per one year performance period is $500,000.00. Contract maximum is $2,500,000.00 for the life of the contract. The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract in excess of the guaranteed minimum award amount.

Execution of services required for Deliverables/Tasks 1 thru 13 include the required materials in Section 8 of this PWS and the work descriptions, tasks, & other requirements as listed in Section 9 of this PWS. Quotes, proposals, pricing, and cost data for each individual Deliverable/Task (1 thru 13) shall be all inclusive incorporating the requirements (and associated costs) in these sections.

8. MATERIALS: During the execution of services, performance or work, and completion of deliverables/tasks the following materials (or their equivalent), meeting the following conditions are to be utilized.

8.1 CARPET SPECIFICATIONS: Carpet samples shall be provided by the contractor to the COR for approval prior to installation. Carpet color numbers/specifications shall be approved by the COR. Carpet shall consist of the following as a minimum:

1. Carpet free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, fuzzing of pile yarn, spots or stains and other physical and manufacturing defects.

2. Manufacturers standard construction commercial carpet:

a. Modular Tile

b. Broadloom

3. Provide static control to permanently control static build up to less than 2.0 kV when tested at 20 percent relative humidity and 21degrees C (70 degrees F) in accordance with AATCC 134.

4. Finished Pile Thickness: 3.30mm (0.130 inch)

5. Gauge: 1/12 (47.24 per 10cm)

6. Total Thickness: 6.45mm (0.254 inch)

7. Pile Fiber: Solution-Dyed Nylon

8. Dye Method: 93% Solution Dyed 7” Yarn Dyed

9. Pile Construction: Multi-Level Pattern Loop.

10. Tufted Weight: 22 (745.93 g/m2)

11. Primary Backing materials: Manufacturer’s synthetic unitary backing designed for glue-down installation using recovered materials.

12. Appearance Retention Rating (ARR): Carpet shall be tested and have the minimum 3.5-4.0 Severe ARR when tested in accordance with either the ASTM D 5252 (Hexapod) or ASTM D 5417 (Vettermann) test methods using the number of cycles for short and long term tests as specified.

13. Tuft Bind: Minimum force of 40 N (10 lb) required to pull a tuft or loop free from carpet backing. Test per ASTM D1335.

14. Colorfastness to Crocking: Dry and wet crocking and water bleed, comply with AATCC 165 Color Transference Chart for colors, minimum class 4 rating.

15. Colorfastness to Ozone: Comply with AATCC 129, minimum rating of 4 on the AATCC color transfer chart.

16. Delamination Strength: Minimum of 440 N/m (2.5 lb/inch) between secondary backing.

17. Flammability and Critical Radiant Flux Requirements:

a. Test Carpet in accordance with ASTM E 648.

b. Class I: Not less than 0.45 watts per square centimeter.

c. Class II: Not less than 0.22 watts per square centimeter.

d. Carpet in corridors, exits and Medical Facilities: Class I.

18. Density: Average Pile Yarn Density (APYD):

a. Corridors, lobbies, entrances, common areas or multipurpose rooms, open offices, waiting areas and dining areas: Minimum APYD 6000.

b. Other areas: Minimum APYD 4000.

19. VOC Limits: Use carpet and carpet adhesive that comply with the following limits for VOC content when tested according to ASTM D5116:

a. Carpet, Total VOCs: 0.5 mg/sq.m x hr.

b. Carpet, 4-PC (4-Phenylcyclohexene): 0.05 mg/sq.m x hr.

c. Carpet, Formaldehyde: 0.05 mg/sq.m x hr.

d. Carpet, Styrene: 0.4 mg/sq.m x hr.

e. Adhesive, Total VOCs: 10.00 mg/sq.m x hr.

f. Adhesive, Formaldehyde: 0.05 mg/sq.m x hr.

g. Adhesive, 2-Ethyl-1-Hexanol: 3.00 mg/sq.m x hr.

B. Shall meet platinum level of ANSI/NSF 140.

C. Color, Texture, and Pattern: As specified by interior designer.

D. Where walk off mats specified, to match facility standard: Shaw, Welcome II Tile, Black Chocolate, or equal.

8.2 CERAMIC TILE: Material requirements for ceramic tile are annotated below.

A. Comply with ANSI A137.1, Standard Grade, except as modified:

1. Inspection procedures listed under the Appendix of ANSI A137.1.

2. Abrasion Resistance Classification:

a. Tested in accordance with values listed in Table 1, ASTM C 1027.

b. Class V, 12000 revolutions for floors in Corridors, Kitchens, Storage including Refrigerated Rooms

c. Class IV, 6000 revolutions for remaining areas.

3. Slip Resistant Tile for Floors:

a. Coefficient of friction, when tested in accordance with ASTM C1028, required for level of performance:

1) Not less than 0.7 (wet condition) for bathing areas.

2) Not less than 0.8 on ramps for wet and dry conditions.

3) Not less than 0.6, except 0.8 on ramps as stated above, for wet and dry conditions for other areas.

4. Mosaic tile may be mounted or joined by a resinous bonding material along tile edges.

5. Factory-Applied Temporary Protective Coating:

a. Protect exposed face surfaces (top surface) of tile against adherence of mortar and grout by pre-coating with a continuous film of petroleum paraffin wax, applied hot.

b. Do not coat unexposed tile surfaces.

c. Pre-wax tiles set or grouted with epoxy or latex modified mortars.

B. Glazed Wall Tile and Trim Shape

1. Conform to applicable requirements of adjoining floor and wall tile.

2. Use trim shapes sizes conforming to size of adjoining field wall tile including existing spaces

3. Internal and External Corners:

a. Square internal and external corner joints are not acceptable.

b. External corners including edges: Use bullnose shapes.

c. Internal corners: Use cove shapes.

d. Base to floor internal corners: Use special shapes providing integral cove vertical and horizontal joint.

e. Base to floor external corners: Use special shapes providing bullnose vertical edge with integral cove horizontal joint. Use stop at bottom of openings having bullnose return to wall.

f. Wall top edge internal corners: Use special shapes providing integral cove vertical joint with bullnose top edge.

g. Wall top edge external corners: Use special shapes providing bullnose vertical and horizontal joint edge.

8.3 LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT) FLOORING: Material requirements for luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring is annotated below.

A. Use adhesives, underlayment, primers and polish recommended by the floor resilient material manufacturer.

B. Critical Radiant Flux: 0.45 watts per sq. cm or more, Class I, per ASTME 648.

C. Smoke density: Less than 450 per ASTM E662.

D. ASTM F1700, Class III, Type B. Refer to Finish Key and Schedule.

E. Color and Pattern Refer to Finish Key and Schedule.

F. Where luxury vinyl tiles are specified, seek products with recycled content.

8.4 HOMOGENOUS SHEET GOODS: Material requirements for Homogenous Sheet Goods are annotated below.

A. Sheet Vinyl Floor Coverings: Smooth face, minimum thickness nominal 2 mm (0.08 inch). Sheet flooring shall conform to ASTM F1913 and material requirements specified in ASTM F1303, Type II, Grade 1, backing classification not applicable. Foam backed sheet flooring is not acceptable.

B. Size: Provide maximum size sheet vinyl material produced by manufacturer to provide minimum number of joints. Minimum size width acceptable - 1200 mm (48 inches).

C. Each color and pattern of sheet flooring shall be of same production run.

D. Weld Rod: Product of floor covering manufacturer in color shall match field color of sheet vinyl covering.

E. ASTM F1303, Type II, Grade 1, except for backing requirements. Foam backed sheet flooring is not acceptable.

a. Minimum nominal thickness 2 mm (0.08 inch); 1800 mm (6 ft) minimum width.

b. Critical Radiant Flux: 0.45 watts per sq.cm or more, Class I, per ASTM E648.

c. Smoke density: less than 450 per ASTM E662.

d. Color and pattern of sheet flooring of the same production run.

8.5 VINYL COVE BASE Material requirements for Vinyl Cove Base are annotated below.

a. Facility Standard: Johnsonite, Fawn Rubber Base 4” or 6”. Materials can come either in rolls or in precut section lengths. Should be based on each job.

b. Occasionally there may be a need for a millwork base to specified instead of the standard rubber base. This will be specified at the time of request if different than the standard base.

c. Resilient Risers.

d. Resilient Stringer Skirt.

e. Adhesives.

9. DELIVERABLE/TASK DESCRIPTIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

9.1. CARPET-Carpet removal and installation involves and/or entails the following:

9.1.1 Dimensions. The contractor shall perform an on-site inspection of the work area to determine requirements for carpet installation and confirm dimensional requirements. It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the COR, within two (2) working days prior performance start date, of any discrepancies in the dimensions between the data provided by the government and the contractor’s survey.

9.1.2. Remove Carpet. The contractor shall remove all existing carpet/cushion/cove base as specified per task order and dispose of it properly off site. The government will not provide dumpsters or access to government-controlled dumpsters to the contractor.

9.1.3 Prepare Floor. The contractor shall ensure concrete and tile floor surfaces are smooth and level to provide a proper surface for installation of new carpet. The contractor shall fill all cracks, holes, and crevices with material compatible to the floor as directed by the manufacturer’s specifications.

9.1.4 Installation. Carpet shall be installed as per manufacturer’s specifications using direct glue-down or double-stick methods. Contractor shall be responsible for preparation of floor surfaces as necessary to receive carpet. All surfaces to be free of voids and protrusions. Installed carpet shall be smooth, uniform and secure. Patterned goods shall be accurately matched. Contractor to remove and dispose of all existing floor coverings prior to installation of new floor coverings.

9.1.5 Door Clearances. The contractor shall ensure clearance between the bottom edges of doors and the level floor surface of newly installed carpet. All doors shall open freely or close without dragging the newly installed carpet. If the door is dragging prior to work, the contractor shall notify the facility manager and the COR to have the Facility Management staff correct the problem.

9.1.6 Unaffected Areas. Protect all unaffected areas with plastic sheeting, drop cloths, periodic vacuuming or sweeping from work debris.

9.1.7 Remove Rubbish. The contractor shall remove all rubbish, wrapping paper, salvages and scrap daily. The contractor shall not leave removed waste material inside the facility overnight.

Waste materials generated by the contractor shall be disposed of to an authorized off base facility daily.

9.1.8 Vacuum Carpets. The contractor shall vacuum new carpets to remove all debris and waste.

9.1.9 Final Cleaning. The contractor shall remove spots, smears, and other foreign matter with an approved solvent. Use a solvent, which will not discolor or damage carpet surface to include cove bases. Cleaning supplies should meet hospital low VOC rating.

9.1.10 Furniture. Moving of furniture is primarily the responsibility of the facility. The contractor may be required to move a few items of furniture before or after carpet installation. This information will be disclosed at the time of project request if needed.

9.2. CERAMIC TILE-Ceramic Tile removal and installation involves and/or entails the following:

9.2.1 Upon receipt of task order provide product data for ceramic tile, samples of material shall be submitted for color selection prior to installation.

9.2.2 Samples for verification purposes of each different color and pattern of ceramic tile, threshold and grout, showing full range of variations, shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to installation.

9.2.3 Maintenance data for ceramic tile. Contractor shall submit maintenance data to the COR upon completion of the job.

9.2.4 Delivery, Storage, and Handling. Deliver tiles and installation accessories to project site in original manufacturer's unopened cartons and containers each bearing names of product and manufacturer, project identification, and shipping and handling instructions.

9.2.5 Store materials in dry spaces protected from the weather in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Store tiles on flat surfaces. Move tiles and installation accessories into spaces where they will be installed at least 48 hours in advance of installation.

9.2.6 Sequencing and Scheduling. Contractor shall coordinate with the interior designer and the COR for the installation of the floor tile. Install tiles and accessories after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed.

9.2.7 Preparation. The contractor shall ensure wall surfaces are smooth and level to provide a proper surface for installation of tile. The contractor shall fill all cracks, holes, and crevices with material compatible to the wall as directed by the manufacturer’s specifications.

9.2.8 Installation. Comply with tile manufacturer's installation directions and other requirements indicated as applicable to each type of tile installation, to include types of settings and grouting materials.

9.2.9 Grout tile to comply with manufacturer’s instructions.

9.3 LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT) FLOORING- The contractor shall furnish and install LVT flooring as directed. Installation procedures shall be in accordance with the product manufacturer’s recommendations. Removal of existing materials shall be as required to support the work. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) removal and installation involves and/or entails the following:

9.3.1 Provide product data for luxury vinyl tile. Samples of material shall be submitted to the COR for color selection prior to installation.

9.3.2 Maintenance data for LVT. Contractor shall submit maintenance data to the COR upon job completion.

9.3.3 Delivery, Storage, and Handling. Deliver tiles and installation accessories to project site in original manufacturer's unopened cartons and containers each bearing names of product and manufacturer, project identification and shipping and handling instructions.

9.3.4 Store flooring materials in dry spaces protected from the weather in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Store tiles on flat surfaces.

9.3.5 Sequencing and Scheduling. Contractor shall coordinate with the interior designer and the COR for the installation of the floor tile. The start date will be stated on the task order. Do not install tiles over new concrete slabs until the slabs have cured and are sufficiently dry to bond with adhesive as determined by tile manufacturer's recommended bond and moisture test.

9.3.6 Preparation. Comply with manufacturer's installation specifications to prepare substrates indicated to receive tile.

9.3.7 Apply concrete slab primer, if recommended by flooring manufacturer, prior to applying adhesive. Apply according to manufacturer's directions.

9.3.8 Installation. Comply with tile manufacturer's installation directions and other requirements indicated as applicable to each type of tile installation included in project.

9.4 HOMOGENOUS SHEET GOODS-Homogenous Sheet Goods removal and installation involves and/or entails the following:

9.4.1 Installation – General

A. Install products according to manufacturer’s instructions.

a. When manufacturer’s instructions deviate from the specifications, submit proposed resolution for contracting officer’s representative consideration.

9.4.2 Installation of flooring

A. Flooring Layout:

a. Arrange pattern one direction // with side // and end // joints pattern matched.

b. Extend flooring wall-to-wall, under cabinets, casework, laboratory and pharmacy furniture, and other equipment for seamless flooring installation.

c. Locate seams in inconspicuous and low traffic areas, minimum 150 mm (6 inches) away from parallel joints in flooring substrates.

B. Match edges of flooring for color shading and pattern at seams.

C. Install flooring flush with adjacent floor finishes.

D. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings.

E. Install flooring fully adhered to substrate.

a. Air pockets or loose edges are not acceptable.

b. Trim sheet materials tight to flooring penetrations; seal joints at pipe with waterproof sealant specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

D. Butt joints tight, without gaps and bulges.

E. Installation of Edge Strips:

a. Install edge strips at flooring terminations and transitions to other floor finishes.

b. Locate edge strips under center lines of doors unless otherwise indicated.

c. Set edge strips in adhesive and mechanically fasten to substrate.

9.4.3 Integral Cove Base Installation

A. Set preformed fillet strip at floor intersection with walls and other vertical surfaces.

B. Form straight or radius internal and external corners to suit Application.

C. Terminate base exposed top edge with cap strip. Seal cap strip to wall with sealant.

D. Extend flooring over fillet strip and 100 mm (4 inches) up wall surface.

E. Adhere base to wall surface.

F. Weld joints as specified for flooring.

9.4.4 Heat Welding

A. Heat weld joints of flooring and base using welding rod.

B. Rout joint insert welding rod into routed space and fuse flooring and welding rods for seamless, watertight installation.

C. Fuse joints for seamless weld.

D. Rout joint insert welding rod into routed space, and fuse flooring and welding rods for seamless, watertight installation.

E. Fuse joints for seamless weld.

a. Finish joints flush, free from voids, and recessed or raised areas.

9.4.5 Chemical Welding

A. Avoid excess bonding chemical and damage to flooring surfaces.

B. Apply bonding chemical to fuse flooring for seamless, watertight installation.

C. Finish joints flush, free from voids and recessed or raised areas.

9.5 VINYL COVE BASE- The contractor shall furnish and install vinyl cove base as directed.

Removal of existing materials shall be as required to support the work. Vinyl Cove Base removal and installation involves and/or entails the following:

9.5.1 Resilient Risers. Provide single piece riser for height and width of stair risers or equal sized units if riser width exceeds available manufactured lengths.

9.5.2 Resilient Stringer Skirt. Cut to match riser and tread provide and to meet wall base height, of same material and color as base unless otherwise indicated.

9.5.3 Adhesives. Waterproof, stabilized type as recommended by wall base manufacturer to suit material and wall conditions.

9.5.4 The contractor shall provide and install T-cap edge strip, using materials consistent with industry practices, at all transitions from carpeted to non-carpeted areas.

10. REQUIRED CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: INSTALLATION

A. Installer Qualifications: Personnel performing services must be knowledgeable, specializing in, and possessing the required skills/core competencies that are needed for carpet installation. Personnel performing services must have the following: minimum three (3) years of experience in flooring installation with a current, non-expired INSTALL Certification, or a certification from a comparable certification program, and a valid OSHA 10 certification.

1. Personnel performing installation shall be certified in installation or a comparable certification program with the following minimum criteria:

a. US Department of Labor approved four (4) year apprenticeship program, 160 hours a year.

b. Career long training.

c. Manufacturer endorsed training.

d. Fundamental journeyman skills certification.

B. Documentation, credentials, certifications, and proof of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) annotated above shall be provided by contractor. Please refer to the solicitation for specific requirements to include any required documents that must be submitted.

11. MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure the systematic of the contract are provided as specified in accordance with the standards accepted in commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from recurring. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in the paragraph 2, Service Summary. The contractor shall submit the Quality Control Plan (QCP) no later than ten (10) days after contract award. The COR and contracting officer will review the contractor’s QCP.

11.1.1. Material Application Guarantee. The contractor shall guarantee the workmanship for a one-year period from the date of completion.

11.2. Quality Assurance. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government representative will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the contractor’s quality control program and receipt of complaints from base personnel. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government will also receive and investigate complaints from various customers located on the installation. The COR shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints. However, the government representative shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s).

11.3 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the Interior Designer/COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others.

F. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during Project, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Interior Design/COR

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate Project working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days.

Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 day a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation…